The President finally gets serious about the climate
and some Democrats retreat, claiming it will cost jobs,
really meaning they are scared for their own jobs.

Republicans clamor for the return of a POW
until the President makes a deal to bring him home.
Now their rhetoric is reversed, their outrage rehearsed,
their logic has burst and their accusations the worst.

The NRA finally admits some gun owners go too far
then they retreat from their statement
because it angered their members who go too far.

Ignoring climate change, inequality and unemployment,
America has focused on a showdown with a Nevada rancher,
which now transforms from news story to GOP talking point
for this year's midterms and the Presidential race to come.

Ignoring international outrage and opposition,
Russia continues its encroachment into Ukraine.
So far the world has warned, watched and waited,
but will this new cold war heat up or cool down?

Ignoring a century of precedent, the Supreme Court decided
a stand-off between good government and big money.
As super-rich donors hand over even more of their coffers,
will April's money showers turn into November political power?

We hear that April showers bring May flowers.
As this month's unresolved issues extend and amplify
we may see April stand-offs bring May hand-offs.
Let's see who picks up the ball to run with them.

In the meantime, sit down instead of standing off,
and hand over a pitcher while you sound off on the news
at your local progressive social club.